Clinical Team Manager – Community Addictions
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is on the lookout for a skilled and passionate Clinical Manager to lead our Te Poutama Tautoko team – part of our kaupapa Māori Addictions and Mental Health Service. If you're an experienced clinician who’s ready to guide others, and shape service delivery we’d love to hear from you.
About us
We are a whānau-focused, Iwi-mandated health and social service provider with 39+ years of service to our communities. Everything we do is grounded in our values of Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga, and Whanaungatanga. Our addictions service empowers individuals and their whānau with tools, knowledge and cultural supports to navigate their journey to wellness.
What you'll do
- Lead and clinically support a team of Addictions Practitioners, ensuring safe, effective, and culturally responsive practice
- Provide supervision and professional development to your team
- Ensure high standards of clinical care, documentation, and risk management
- Collaborate with whānau, community agencies, and funders to deliver holistic and integrated care
- Support continuous improvement and service innovation in line with kaupapa Māori values
- Contribute to strategic planning and reporting
What you bring
- Current registration with DAPAANZ or a relevant clinical regulatory body under the HPCA Act 2003
- Proven leadership or senior clinical experience within the AoD or mental health sector
- Deep understanding of harm reduction, therapeutic modalities, and trauma-informed practice
- Commitment to kaupapa Māori approaches and tikanga
- Excellent communication, mentoring, and clinical oversight skills
- Full NZ Driver’s Licence
Why join us?
- Competitive salary + great benefits:
- 5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave
- Life and health insurance
- Wellness programme with earned days off
- Regular cultural activities (e.g. kapa haka, karakia)
- A chance to shape and grow a values-based service
- Work with a passionate, supportive team making real impact
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Submit your application including:
- Your CV
- A cover letter
Applications close 12th May 2025.
We are reviewing applications as they are received – so don’t wait to apply!
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